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Macro Moths

Below are listed all larger moth species (macros) recorded in Gwent. Select a moth to see more information on it and view local records and maps.

If you wish, you can enter a keyword (part of a Common or Scientific name) or use an ABH code to filter the moths using the form below. Simply type the name or number in the box provided and hit the search button. These can also be used in combination, so entering 70 in the ABH box and Dark in the keyword box gives all Geometridae with Dark in the common name.


Showing records 1 to 50 of 588.

ABH Code B & F Code Scientific Name Common Name Records Images? More Info
70.205 1884 Abraxas grossulariata The Magpie 380 2
70.206 1885 Abraxas sylvata Clouded Magpie 364 1
73.001 2450 Abrostola tripartita The Spectacle 1656 1
73.002 2449 Abrostola triplasia Dark Spectacle 52 1
70.200 1883 Acasis viretata Yellow-barred Brindle 512 1
69.005 1973 Acherontia atropos Death's-head Hawk-moth 10 3
65.016 1659 Achlya flavicornis Yellow Horned 139 1
73.039 2279 Acronicta aceris The Sycamore 171 2
73.036 2281 Acronicta alni Alder Moth 174 2
73.040 2280 Acronicta leporina The Miller 339 1
73.042 2286 Acronicta menyanthidis Light Knot Grass 22 1
73.038 2284 Acronicta psi Grey Dagger 572 2
73.045 2289 Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass 904 2
73.037 2283 Acronicta tridens Dark Dagger 6 2
54.002 163 Adscita statices The Forester 22 1
70.274 1951 Aethalura punctulata Grey Birch 96 1
70.254 1933 Agriopis aurantiaria Scarce Umber 49 2
70.253 1932 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher 69 1
70.255 1934 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border 464 1
69.004 1972 Agrius convolvuli Convolvulus Hawk-moth 22 2
73.192 2262 Agrochola circellaris The Brick 206 1
73.188 2265 Agrochola helvola Flounced Chestnut 164 1
73.187 2266 Agrochola litura Brown-spot Pinion 159 1
73.189 2263 Agrochola lota Red-line Quaker 414 1
73.186 2267 Agrochola lychnidis Beaded Chestnut 628 1
73.190 2264 Agrochola macilenta Yellow-line Quaker 514 2
73.316 2084 Agrotis cinerea Light Feathered Rustic 8 1
73.320 2088 Agrotis clavis Heart & Club 464 1
73.317 2089 Agrotis exclamationis Heart & Dart 3352 1
73.327 2091 Agrotis ipsilon Dark Sword-grass 451 2
73.325 2092 Agrotis puta Shuttle-shaped Dart 1485 1
73.319 2087 Agrotis segetum Turnip Moth 523 1
73.324 2090 Agrotis trux Crescent Dart 24 1
70.265 1941 Alcis repandata Mottled Beauty 1418 2
73.068 2245 Allophyes oxyacanthae Green-brindled Crescent 445 1
70.245 1663 Alsophila aescularia March Moth 472 1
73.126 2358 Amphipoea fucosa Saltern Ear 37 1
73.127 2357 Amphipoea lucens Large Ear 3 1
73.128 2360 Amphipoea oculea Ear Moth 88 1
73.063 2298 Amphipyra berbera Svensson's Copper Underwing 220
73.062 2297 Amphipyra pyramidea Copper Underwing 928 1
73.064 2299 Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth 149 1
73.352 2138 Anaplectoides prasina Green Arches 459 1
73.257 2142 Anarta myrtilli Beautiful Yellow Underwing 24 1
73.255 2145 Anarta trifolii The Nutmeg 96 1
70.230 1924 Angerona prunaria Orange Moth 47 2
73.250 2189 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker 587 1
70.067 1747 Anticlea derivata The Streamer 300 1
73.228 2254 Antitype chi Grey Chi 54 1
73.156 2326 Apamea crenata Clouded-bordered Brindle 560 1